Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CHAISTAIN, n. A chestnut.Sc. 1912 A.O.W.B. Fables frae the French 94:
They drew nar to a fire whar there was roastin' Some temptin' chaistains; geyan well they luik't.
